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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
CountyCourt Proceedings

S.atcof West Virginia. County ot Jefferson Set:
Alta Special Session OF the Cou1ty Court OF
said County. held October lth, lNN1:
Wm Bcau was appointed Commissioner ot
the County Court to iill The vacancy occa>loncd
bis the death of Mai. Jas. Law. HO2!L
VIM. H. T. Lewis was elected President OF
the Court for the remainder oftheprcse year.
W. J.. Dalgan, Jailor and Deputy Sheriff of
said County, having resigned ;. @. NOun z,
who was appointed Co AN the vacancy caused
by the resignation OF W. L. Dalsarn, by J. Gar
land Hurst. Sheriff of said County. this day
came into Court and qualified.
Theassessment of Railroad property as made
by the Board of Public Works, was apportion-
cd between the several Districts for School.
Eoadand Municipal Corporations ofSaid Coun-
rv according TO the number of miles thereof in
each District rs follows
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

October 0RISS7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Liberty is now eniighteuiog The world on
our western shore. Adolf Sutro, OF Tunnel
fame, has pat up the statue on 7o0-toot Nt.
Olympus "a, Frisco The figure, Belgian
work, is made of artificial. stone, is p feet
high, stands ON q l5-ioo, pedestal and holds
an electric torch OF 10000 candle power.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

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The object OF this suit is to enforcea vendors
lien for a balance of the purchase money due
James f. Reynolds, Trustee, and assignee OF
two bonds each for $4,000 dated February 9th
1888, and payable in one and two years from
their dates with interest from their date and
also 10 ascertain the balance with their priori-
ties of two bonds Of like amounts dated at the
same time and pay, Ole at the same time with
interest from their date, assigned to Ellen Hur-
ley, deceased all of which bonds are secured
by vendors lien in deed from VIM. IL. Ira
vers and +. W. Bedinger Special Commission
er,. to John j. lobe, dated February 10th, 1888.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendant, James G. Hurley, is a nom
resident of the State of West Virginia, he is
hereby required to appear within One Month
after the due publication of this order, and do
what is necessary to protect his interest in this
matter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Fall Overcoats and Suits. We had al
most said the same about the prices. II you
haven't seen them there's a surprise IN store
for YOU. See our stock before purchasing, Is
all We ask of you. Can't often save money
so wisely.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
VERY Valuable TIMBER
TERMS OFSALE

TERMS or SALE
as prescribed By said decree One third of the
purchase money in cash, or such larger sum as
the purchaser may desire to pay-and the resi-
due in two equal inStalments at one and two
years from the day of saie-said deferred pay
ments to bear interest from the day OF sale
purchaser giving his bond therefor. Title to
be withheld until the entire purchase money
is paid and a conveyance directed by the Court
Five thousand dollars of the purchase money
will be left as a lien on the land for the term OF
five years-in favor of Mrs. Kate d. Moore-in-
tereSt on same payable semi-annually.
If said farm is not sold same will be offered
for RENT-Rent to be paid in money, one,
half on October /, 1888 and one-halt on April
LIST. 1889. To be secured by bonds of the Rent
er with approved personal security. Posses
sion given April l, 1855. -
JNO. w. KENNEDY,
CLEON MOORE,
5. W WASHINGTON,
GEORGE BAYLOR,
Special Commissioners.
Hcfilebower Il Anderson AUc'ioHecrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
II .KisfMh,e.

THE report that propose leaving Charles
4 town is unfounded. ! expect to remain
here and will pursue nay vocation OF Watch
and Clock Repairera at my rooms opposite Carter
House, Lee Hall Building, upstairs, and So
licit the continued patronage OF the people.
Sept. 10. 1857. L. BRONNOLD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Hon. Chas. Davies read paper on Poe
try the True Reflex of the Age at the Poto-
mac Fruit Growers meeting in Washing
ton last Thursday evening.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

y. B.-SeyeIal valuable tracts u land, to-
gether with the "SWARTZ MILLPROPERTYr
at Martinsburs, in Berkeley County, W. Va.
will be offered for sale by Special Commission
er T. Boyd Faulkner in front Of the Court
House ia said Berkeley County at ! o'clock =.
NJ. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER IL, 1851
Sept. -, 1Ss7-5t. Free Press fee Sl9.I7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
PEIGSYLVi AGRICULTURAL E5AKS.

cTEAM Engines saw Mills, Hay Presses.
y Stump Pullers and Standard Agricultural
Implements generally. Send for Catalogue.
A. b. FARQUHAR q son, York, IA.
Sept. p, lsS9-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
eIGHTIMPROVED.

New YORK CITY. April !, 1854.
Mr.. 4. X. Hawkes-Dear Sir: Your patent
eyeglasses received some time since, and am
very much gratifed at the wonderful change
that has has come over my eyesight since
have discarded my old glasses and am now
wearing yours. ALEXANDER AGAR
Secretary Stationers Board of Trade.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Hawkes. Patent Extension
SPRIN EYE GLASS,
Governor of Louisiana.

FROM GOVERNOR IRELAND OF TENAS.
TO Mr.. 4. X. Hawkes-Dear Sir: Itgives me
pleasure to say that | have been using your
glasses for some time past with much satisiac-
ton For clearness, softness, and for all pur-
poses intended, they are not surpassed by any
that have ever worn. | would recommend
them to all who want a superior glass. Very
respectfully yours, JOIN IRELAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The Kingwood Journal wants to paint the
town red upon the completion of>the rail-
road to that place. That's right-get read
and brush her up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
350 l-2 ACRES.
LARGE BRICK MANSION,

This is one of the finest estates in the Vale
of Virginia, the land rich and productive, wit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
State of West Virginia,
IellersOn COuntY tO.Wlt !:

Jefferson COunty tO-Wlt:
4 + Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
n Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Octo-
Der, 1857,
WNl. II. TRAVERS and Z. w. BEDlSGER,
Special Commissioners (use of James +.
Reynolds Trustee plaintiffs,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
State of West Virginia,
Jefferson County, to-wiI

Jefferson County, to-wit:
4 T Rules held in the Clerks Office ofthe
"A Circuit Court of jefferson County, Octo-
Der, 1857.
WILLIAM II. BOLTZ, l.. II. Minghini, j. NJ.
Senscndiver, Susan c. B0rum, Matilda IIar
ley, George l.. Sensendiver, Elizabeth y.
Stewart, John IL. BOltz, George f. Boltz,
Susan Eberly John Ludwig, and Thornton
NJ Boltz, Plaintiffs,
JOHN +. SMITH, trustee, George W. Smith,
Lafayette Smith Henry Smith, James
Smith, Mary Watson and Otto Smith, De
PENDANTS,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is TO perpetually en-
Join the said John f. Smith, trustee, and all
Others acting for or through him, from selling
the property mentioned in the Bill and pro-
ceediugs and TO obtain partition of said pro-
pcrty or if thati not practicable. sale OF the
same, and have the proceeds divided among
those entitled thereto, as the said Bill specifies.
Ii appearing on the return of the Sheriff in
this suit that the Defendants Henry Smith,
James Smith and Otto Smith are non-residentS
of the State of West Virginia, they are hereby
required to appear within One Month after the
due publication of this order and do what is
necessary TO protect their interest in this mat
ter.
T. W LATIMER,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Hughes x White, Pc.
October g. 1SS7-4t Free Press fee 1915.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

A tale of treasure trove li- % make Que 5
ewes dance is thal of three wooJchoppers
near New Portage, Ohio, finding $4,000 DO
silyer-a dead m.>,f, saving, -ia the hollow
of a big tree. The silver dollars reads
the tautaliz,ug item rolled out when the
log VA, opened" Who wouldn't De an o
hio wood-choppere
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The Wheeling Register speak, of ONO
fool Governor. How iorcib'e this is as ar
gument. how elegant Is compliment
how refined as taste; how courteous us eti-
Quette -Rtctie Gl-s'ts.
S,-;,,-f,.. ...,,. .,,,,s,,..r,iis Cid. truth
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

aclcs,cr & Potomac railroad Company
'henandoah Valley Railroad company.

Ta,sI assessment or Rq1rold Property
Baltimore & Ohio Railroai............S27O 21307
Sc Potomac Railroad. 81 ,394 %
shenandoah Valley Railroad. ...... 23s,97009
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

All colors, like it used to be and Is, from
Charlestown, on down South g-Ritehie Ga''
Just so. There's a good deal Of hum an
nature in Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
PoStponement.

The above sale is postponed until Monday
Oct. 81 1887, at the same place and hour
W II. TRAVERS,
President Rozelle Manig Co.
Oct -, 1857
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

An African tribe is governed by ruler
who has no tongue. He is not only the
King but the king dumb.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Now that it's little stale what's Forake
going to do with his Snub?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
County Of jefferson, tO-wit:
I'm the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court.
/ hereby certify that Cleon Moore, one OF
the Commissioners in the above named cause
has given bond in accordance with decree OF
10th day of February, 1887.
T. w. LATIMER. Clerk.
oct. IL. lsS7-5t. Free Press fee-S20.0O
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Now that he has ten thousand pure Ha-
vana segars the President will not person.
ally be seriously disturbed by the announce
ment that the new crop Of leaf tobacco in
Cuba is scarce and prices high.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
For Safe or Rent.

4 PRIME lot Of avy Tobaccos and Twists
"A just received at WALL d DORSEN'S.
4 FULL line of side bacon hams, shoulders
~ and breakfast bacon just received At
WALL 81 DORSEY'S.
4. BARREL OF new Cuba molasses, which
~ gives general satisfaction, Just opened at
Sept. 90, 81. WALL d DORSEY D
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
ROSELLE
Manufacturing Company
Property
IN CHARLESTOWN

In CHARLES1OWN n,
Jefferson County, West Virginia, consisting of
about TWO ACRES, more less, and improved
bya
TWO-STORY DWELLING HOUSE,
with One-Story Back Building attached and
Smoke House and other necessary out-houses
and Cistern i'll the yard; also large new
wooden
FACTORY BUILDING,
two stories high with basement, and tin roof.
This Factory is equipped with a 40-horse pow
err engine and boiler, with large and small saws,
shafting, betting, &c, sufficient to operate the
same.
1t is situated Immediately on the line of the
Valley Branch of the b. Il 0. r. X. Co., with
which it is connected by switch which the
said company will maintain perpetually. The
location is an admirable one for manufactu
ring purposes and enjoys unusual facilities for
shipment by rail. Ample space is afforded to
connect any other business with that of man
ufacturing.
TERMS OF SALES, 500 Cash and the bal
ance of the purchase money in two equal in
stalments at Is months and three years, def
ferred payments to be evidenced by bonds o,
purchaser bearing interest from date of sale.
and title retained until purchase money is paid
This property will be sold at private sale II
acceptable bid is made before the said named
day of sale.
By order,
WM. II. TRAVERS,
President of Rosele Man. Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

WIN more money than at anything
w LIN else bytaking an agencyfor the best
selling book out Beginners succeed grandiy.
None fail Terms free. HALLETT Book Co..
Portland. Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Y and brush her mp.
Now that he has ten thousand pure Ha-
vana segars the President will not person
ally be seriously disturbed by the announce
ment that the new crop of leaf tobacco in
Cuba is scarce and prices high
George Francis Train announces that he
has made his last speech in New York and
that he goes to Chicago to be shot. For
fear Chicago shouldn't be loaded hadn't he
better hang with the seven:
The B. so Telegraph has beenpurchased
by the Western Union-cOnsidera,ion five
millions in Western Union stock Mr.. Gar
rett got back from Europe last Friday and
approved the sale
The Wheeling Register speaks of Ohio's
fool Governor. How i0rcib,e this is as ar
gument how elegant Is q compliment;
how refined as taste; how courteous Us eti-
quette -Rtctie Gl-e'ie
Seriously: now unanswerab.e q, truth,
And now obey call Editor Grady OF the
Atlanta Constitution Juywump because his
paper advocates repeating the whi>key tax
at the expense OF tariff reduction There
be many jugvump- by this token. The re-
Puo'''''' "'''' are ~. ~ 0'''
,..i..f........''. -. .,. ..,,,l-... .,,.,s
eyes dance is 'Aa- 'I thIee ""'oc'oP '.'S
near Nev Portage, Ohio, hnding Si'Vo9 ln
silyer-a dead m.>or', saving, in the hollow
of big tree The silver collars reads
the tautalzus item rolled out when the
log was opened. Who wouldn't De an o
hio Tood-choppere
l-'0si'' ~ NV" ''''.s ,''.'''7 '''' "r''' ~
fame, has pat up che statue on 7o0-toot Mt.
Olvmpu, N Frisco. The feure. Belgian
- mode. ~ ,,.;f.,,l .-.,,e Is 35 fee.
,,ll.
hish' s-i""' OH 81 l' ''o' t''''7'" anu MINUS
an electric torch oi 10000 candle power.
80
At Richmond Judge Bond .ilcd and COM
mitted Co jail At"rney-GenerW Ayers and
Commonwealth attorney Scott. Of Fou-
qUier county, .o- attempting Goo enforce the
State lau iu regard 90 coupon cra-hers'
These prominent person, are doing as wei,
as could be expected uuiert this confinement
We don't believe the Judge will De able 90
pull through.
Within recent weeks an amusing story
has y,,o tho r,,,n,. ~ tbe pre,. to the eff
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'eo' ''''' i'.. -'.'.. '.''' ~"
conducted Tor Che benefit OF IT'S Contributes
who would receive stock in payment Tor
their literary work. The paragraph has
called forth much pily Tor Ine editor OF q
magazine so managed wasted tears, as the
stosy never had any foundation aud Is who'll
~ untrue.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
SALE o. ZEAL ESTA7I T1l TAXES.
oct. 13, 1857.

State of West Virginia, jefferson County, Set;
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ described tracts or lots of land in the
County of Jefferson, which are delinquent for
the non payment of taxes for the years 1888
and 1856. will be offered for sale by the under
signed Sheriff at public auction at the front
door of the Courthouse Of said County, be-
tween the hours Of Ten in the morning and
four in the afternoon on the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Esoarders .zccomsn modmfcd.

I CAN accommodate one or two Boarders at
1 my residence in Charlostown, opposite the
residence of Mr. Geo. W. llaines, West Main
Street.
Sept. %, 81. MRS. NJ. J. MOLhk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

JOHN J. JOBE and James c. Hurley, EXecu-
tor of Ellen Hurley, deceased, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
f. BOYD FAULKNER,

cptClII LOllIiIIssIUUtT.
I. > II. Martin. * Of the Circuit Court Of
Der kelley County. Vest Virginia, DO certify
hat Z. Boyd Faulkner, the Special Commits
on er in the above entitled cause has executed
bond with sufficient security as required by law.
s. II. MARTIN. Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
~ w IATINIER

Clerk of the Circuit Court.
VIM. H. Trayers, p. q.
October g, iSo7-it. Free Press fee-So.2 20
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
THE
HACERSTOWN FAIR,
COMPOSED or The
County Associations Of Washington and Carroll Ia
Nd, Franklin in Pa, and Je6ersonin ". Ia.
VIII be held at
HAGERSTOWN, MD,
October Is, 10, 20 and q, 1887.
Immense Cash Premiums
Great Machinery Exhibition.

To make room for the machinery exhibition
which has outgrown the six-acre space devoted
this feature, 500 feet of line shafting to propel
machinery has been erected. The shaft will be
driven bY one pOWerful engine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
TRIALS OF SPEED.

There will be IA trotting races, 10 running
aces, chariot races steeple chaseS and hur-
die races during the Fair In addition to the
above races, the association have secured the
pierce RACING COMBINATION"
composed of ten ladies and gentlemen riding
and driving y thoroughbred horses compri-
sing in part Roman standing races, running
races in wagons and chariot with double teams;
two mile races, lady riders, changing horses
every half mile in front of grand stand under
speed The daring feats OF the ladies and gen.
tlemen while driving and riding horses under
full run upon the track are alone worth visit
to the Fair.
A FULL FOUR DAYS EXHIBITION.
Opens at o a. m, Tuesday, October IS, closes
at p. m, Friday, October u, 1887. Exhibits
cannot be moved before Saturday, October %,
at a. m, except live stock may be taken off
the grounds after p. m, on Friday. No charge
for exhibiting All goods or articles for COM
petition must be delivered to the Superintend-
emit on the grounds, on or before 4p. m, Mon
day, October Il.
For Premium Lists, Space, Privileges, Pro-
grams and other information, address
H. A. MCCOMAS, Superintend't
Hagerstown, Md.
?. \. WILMER, Secretary.
October g. lSS1-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Notice to Taxpayers

7 OR one Of my Deputies will be at The follow
I ing places in the county Of Jefferson TO re-
ceiyc taxes due for the year lSS7. at which time
a discount of y per cent will be made on all
taxes for said year l857) if paid in full
Chnles'own. Monday q TiesdqL Oct. 3 d !
Mddicray.. Wednesday d Thursday > d 9
Llet9,cl.... ......... Friiqy d. Sufor,LqH d. s
Zoqr..... ............ Vondr,, q Tacaiqy 10 d II
lEsuii,q's..... Uedae,lqy d TLurs9ag. y d -
KeryncpspiHe. Friday & Saiurdqg Il q Is
Hu1a's Terry. .Safwidy q Hoaday, d 3
IrqH,o,r.,. ....... ..... Tae.iqy d Frid1y. 4G Z
Kqjleforl..... Wciacei1y d Wusdyi d 8
Summit Noaday Dc Tuaday, 10 II
Oqk Grorc..... Ueincday 6 TDgdgy, " y d 10
Siqlcodt0rn.- Noaday d. TaofH 3 d 4
Dpifells....... Wetlnerfqy d Twsdgg -" d 6
J. GARLAND HURST Sheriff.
Sept I. l887-7t. ISpt.. Reg and Dem copyJ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
COaC Wanted.

MUST be young, fresh, and give not less
INI than gallons of milk per day.
Address
LOCK BOX 46,
Oct g. 1SS7-3t Charlestown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
FROM THE MINISTER TO JAPAN.

Mr. A. X. Hawkes-Dear Sir l am much
pleased with the pantiscopic glasses YOU 50
perfectly adpatcd to my eyes with them | am
enabled TO read as in my youth, the finest print
with greatest ease. | cheerlully recommend
them 10 the public K. i. HUBBARD,
(Ex-Governor of Texas Minister to japan.
ALL EYES FITTED and the FIT GUAEAN-
TEED at the Drug Store Of
J. FRANK JONES,
Charlestown. ". Va,
Where an immense assortment of the ctlebrat-
ed glasses can be found and properly adapted
10 all conditions of the eye.
These glasses are not supplied to peddlars at
any price
None genuine unless the name HAWKES. Is
stamped on the frame.
WHOLESALE DEroTs: Atlanta Ga, Austin, Tex.
Sept %, 1SS7-5m.
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Information 5SMnted

nF my wife Henrietta Brown, and my chill
~ dren, Emily, Eliza and John, who before
the war were owned by Mr.. Archie Robinson.
They were sold and went 10 South Alabama.
SAMUEL BROWN.
Charles;own, jefferson County, Wes Va.
Sept. 3, 1885,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

ROCERIES- Sugar. Teas, CoiIees, Syrups.
VI Rice Prunes Raisons, Lemons, Corn.
starch and Gcatine. We are making spcci.
atty Of Harvest Groceries.
BACON, Bacon. Bacon Country Sides City
ID Hams, Middlings. Roulette Hams without
bones, Shonldcrs,i Breakfast Bacon, Canned
Beef, and Cove Oysters. We make a specially
of Bacon. WALL q DORSEY.
ItASH for Eggs. Butter, Chickens. Ducks.
X Sheep-skins, Calf-skins. Beef-hides. Lamb.
skins, Tallow, Fat Cattle, Hogs, Lambs. Sheep
Calves. and anything for the Cash.
WALL 4 DORSEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
FRIDAY 111H OF NOVEMBER,

1857. the following real estate belonging to the
estate of Thomas Rutherford, decd. viz: Inc
farm recently occupied by r. d. Rutherford,
and which formerly belonged to Mrs. Catha-
rine G. Daniel-about three miles from Charles
town, on the road leading from Charlestown
10 IeetoWn containing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
c. w. 3 ROWN,

Combining First-class Goods with Low Prices.
WATCHES-all sizes, in Gold and Silver.
JEWELRY- fresh and bright
Thirty hour and Eight Day Clocks, alIo Catha-
drael Gong with hour and half-hour strike.
SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES
from p cents up
SILYERWARE- suitable for Wedding Pres
entS
REPAIRING of Fine Watches, Clocks, Jewel
c. W. BROWNS.
October Is, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

George Francis Train announces that he
has made his last speech in New York and
that he goes to Chicago to be shot. For
fear Chicago shouldn't be loaded hadn't he
better hang with the seven?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
rKO.STORY BRICK DWELLLNG,

containing rooms, a good tenant house, corn
house, fine well and good orchard ana Soou
outbuildings. 1t contains about fifty Scres of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Sl67.j4i Il
State of West Virginia.
County of Jefferson. S.:
J. samuel Howell Cashier of the above
named Bank. do -olcmulv swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief SAML. HOWELL,
Cashier.
subscribed and sworn TO before me, this Sth
iay of October lSS7
JNO PORTERFIELD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The Thistle has become a thorn in Scotias
side
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Stock of Goods for Sale.

HAVING concluded to quit the mercantile
i business ! offer my stock Of goods cor
sale to any one who wishes to embark therein.
The store room and location one of thehc,t in
the town. Three floors and large, well-lighicd
and ventilated cellar.
Not knowing whether shall find any one
to purchase the whole stock, | shall from this
date commence to sell at retail at greatly re.
duCed prices many articles at much less than
cost GEO. w. T. KEARSLEY.
May 8, 1887.
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RESOURCES
LIABILITIES

Capital Stock paid ......... $1,000 90
Surplus Fund ............. 1900 ODD
Undivided ................. f654 II
National Bank Notes outstanding. I2.1g0 90
individual deposits subject 20 check, 5750l %
Eme Certificates of Deposit. ......... 100 %
Due to other National BankS............ 500 81
Due Co STATE Banks and Bankers. IL 90
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Two Hundred and Forty Acres,

more or less. The land is of excellent quality
well set In grass, fencing in good condition.
on which there is q substantial
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being the costly and highly improved residence
of the late Judge Henry 81. George Tucker,
and continuing